Mario Cristobal battles Florida and Texas for explosive Jacksonville native Brysen Wright, as a massive NIL valuation and crystal ball predictions favoring "The U," a commitment looms.

So, at the end of it, Hurricanes players got their own kids involved. Their job? The Storm Surge. Players carried their kids out to center ice to take part in the regular victory tradition for the defending Stanley Cup champions. To the delight of the crowd, it was executed perfectly, even if it was a little lower to the ground than usual.

Miami Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas signals towards the players during the second half lof the basketball game against the Boston College Eagles at the University of Miami’s Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida, on Saturday, February 28, 2026. PHOTO BY AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com

The Hurricanes defense struggled mightily against North Carolina, but Miami ultimately pulled out a close win on the road at UNC.

The Hurricanes delivered the decisive blow in a back-and-forth affair to defeat the North Carolina Tar Heels 38-35 on Saturday night.

The Carolina Hurricanes don't plan on letting up as they've surged through the past month of the season."I think when you get used to playing like (we did during the past playoffs), you kind of hold yourself to a standard,

Winnipeg Jets (4-7-3, in the Central Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (11-2-2, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes will try to extend a three-game win streak with a victory against the Winnipeg Jets.

As the Miami Hurricanes prepare for a high-stakes opener against Florida, Georgia transfer Somto Cyril emerges as a premier defensive force on the prestigious national center of the year radar.